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Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.
Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more
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Nassau County's new legislative district maps were adopted in February 2023.
How to sign up for legislative emails, amid census-driven change
Following the census conducted every 10 years, changes have been made to Nassau County Legislative District boundaries, effective Jan. 1. more
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Where’s the county’s plan for opioid settlement funds?
Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with . . . more
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Your voice is more important now than ever
It’s likely the eve of the destruction of Roe v. Wade — an act likely to be met with cheers or outrage, depending on which side of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court abortion case people land on. And what comes next could very well be up to your state legislator. more
Howell Road Elementary School’s Youth Art Month Display.
Dist. 13 artists showcase their work at exhibit
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the New York State Art Teachers Association in partnership with New York State United Teachers presented their 32nd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit … more
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An inauguration like no other
I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more
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L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter
The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more
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New York Sen. John Brooks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association stand with local union members remembering those who passed away in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.
Solutions sought for Southern State's 'Blood Alley'
With a 10-mile stretch of road referred to as “Blood Alley,” between Exit 17 in Malverne and Exit 32 in Farmingdale, the Southern State Parkway is known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County. Recently, though, state legislators proposed a bill aimed at increasing safety measures and helping reduce crashes, and deaths, on the road that many Valley Streamers know all too well. more
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Newspapers don’t belong in state recycling bill
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state . . . more
The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about
In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more
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